Transportation Engineer Jobs

Find transportation engineer jobs that match your experience and career goals on Ladders. We feature vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including roles focused on transportation planning, traffic operations, infrastructure design, and mobility systems.

What Transportation Engineers Do

Transportation engineers plan, design, and improve the systems that move people and goods. Depending on the role, responsibilities may include analyzing traffic patterns, developing roadway and transit improvements, evaluating safety, coordinating infrastructure projects, and applying engineering standards and regulations. These professionals often collaborate with planners, public agencies, contractors, and multidisciplinary design teams.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience in transportation or civil engineering, strong analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with design standards, traffic analysis, and project delivery. Knowledge of tools such as CAD, GIS, traffic modeling, or engineering design software may be valuable. Some positions require a Professional Engineer (PE) license or other credentials, particularly for senior or leadership responsibilities.

Explore Senior Transportation Engineering Careers

Transportation engineering careers span consulting firms, government agencies, infrastructure operators, and engineering organizations. Search Ladders for opportunities in roadway and highway design, transit, traffic engineering, transportation planning, and project management. Review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details to find a role aligned with your expertise.

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$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading the development of protection and control systems. Utilize your expertise to analyze complex power system challenges, ensuring compliance and delivering innovative solut...

Nevada, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$118K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to analyze solar PV energy yield assessments for utility-scale projects. Lead performance modeling and mentor engineers while expanding expertise across various renewable energy te...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $195K *

Take ownership of designing automated systems and robotic equipment for remote operations in radiological environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective integration and perf...

Oak Ridge, TNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $155K *

Empower your career by leading the Aircraft Engineering team in developing and certifying innovative connectivity systems for commercial aircraft, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while f...

California, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining energy solutions by designing innovative fluid and power systems. As a Process Engineer, you'll drive the development and optimization of cutting-edge technologies in a f...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in providing expert environmental consulting solutions for industrial clients across the U.S., focusing on permitting, compliance, and risk-reduction while nurturing client relationshi...

Texas, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$113K - $142K *

Design and develop structural engineering solutions for modular data centers. Oversee vendor collaboration, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with local codes, delivering repeatable desi...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing process engineering in Life Sciences. Lead complex design projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers while enhancing your...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$170K - $195K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing global power generation operations. You'll support fleet management, enhance O&M standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across a diverse por...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Explore exciting opportunities in project management for civil construction and infrastructure projects in remote Alaska. Lead teams to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency while navigating logistic...

Anchorage, AKRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $205K *

Drive the commissioning process for power plants, ensuring peak performance and safety. Lead on-site activities, collaborate with teams, and implement protocols for mechanical equipment testing and op...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Drive impactful projects in electric utility by managing engineering design, client coordination, and business development. Leverage your expertise to enhance project scope, budget, and schedule while...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex substation engineering projects, ensuring technical excellence and compliance throughout the project lifecycle while fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary...

Maine, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$79K - $137K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of reactor physics through innovative computational methods and thermal-hydraulic modeling. Contribute to technical development, regulatory compliance, and custom...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to enhance project operations and drive continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and ensure timely delivery of integrated customer soluti...

Houston, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $120K *

Explore your potential by designing and optimizing electrical systems for solar and BESS projects. Deliver high-quality, code-compliant designs while collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance custo...

Goodhue, MNRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower utility projects by leading substation engineering efforts, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring a skilled team. Drive innovative solutions from design to commissioning, enhancing r...

Birmingham, ALRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $196K *

Champion a proactive safety culture by leading safety, health, and environmental activities for a major industrial infrastructure project. Oversee contractor performance, conduct inspections, and ensu...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $170K *

Shape the future of capital projects by leading multi-discipline teams to deliver complex design packages, ensuring quality and client satisfaction across diverse sectors including healthcare and gove...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the configuration and support of Infor M3 non-finance modules, driving business process analysis and continuous improvement. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective implementation and user tra...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of cloud security solutions by leading technical sales pursuits, collaborating with clients and internal teams to deliver tailored compliance strategies and drive successful implement...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $126K *

Champion ecosystem restoration by leading design projects, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions...

Ohio, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$137K - $231K *

Empower your career by shaping design systems that enhance user experience. Collaborate with teams to build high-quality, interactive UI across platforms, ensuring accessibility and performance while...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $195K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of design engineering by developing innovative systems that enhance user experience across web and mobile platforms. Your expertise will drive quality and perform...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $181K *

Transform the renewable energy landscape by leading generator modeling efforts throughout project lifecycles. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance and efficiency in modeling processes...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a transportation engineer do?question toggle

    Transportation engineers plan, design, analyze, and improve transportation infrastructure and systems, including roads, highways, transit networks, and traffic operations. Their work may include safety analysis, traffic modeling, design coordination, and project oversight.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for transportation engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many roles require a degree in civil engineering or a related field and relevant transportation engineering experience. Employers may also value expertise in design standards, traffic analysis, CAD or GIS tools, and project delivery. A PE license may be required for some senior positions.

  • What types of transportation engineer jobs can I find on Ladders?question toggle

    Opportunities may include transportation planning, traffic engineering, roadway and highway design, transit infrastructure, mobility systems, and transportation project management. Available roles vary by employer and location.

  • Do transportation engineer jobs on Ladders pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compensation and requirements vary by position, so check each job listing for specific details.